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TN HB1216

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gloria Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state minimum wage of $20.00 per hour or the federal minimum wage, whichever is greater, for employers not involved in interstate commerce
  • Requires overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular wage rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a work week
  • Employers who violate minimum wage requirements are liable for unpaid wages plus an equal amount in damages, along with court costs and attorney fees
  • Applies only to U.S. citizens, naturalized citizens, or persons legally present in the country who are employed by covered employers
  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, with rulemaking authority effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 23; Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 4 and Title 50, Chapter 2, relative to minimum wage.

Employees, Employers

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee2/26/2025
Commerce2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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